Syria

Levantine Greeks: Fighting for survival and a voice in Syria’s future

As Syria remains engulfed in turmoil, the plight of its Christian communities is a stark reminder of how history repeats…

16 January 2025

Syria and the Eastern Mediterranean: Geopolitical Dilemmas For Greece

Andreas Orphanidis is a columnist for Politis and a professor and anthropologist at Philips University. Translated by Paul Antonopoulos. Syria…

13 January 2025

The Fall of Bashar al-Assad and its Impact on Regional Stability

The fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria has created significant instability in the Middle East, particularly affecting Kurdish forces…

10 January 2025

Greece Advocates for Political Transition and Stability in Syria at UN Security Council

Greece has called for a peaceful and inclusive political transition in Syria following the fall of the Assad regime, describing…

9 January 2025

Israeli President Isaac Herzog to Visit Cyprus Amid Growing Regional Cooperation

Israeli President Isaac Herzog is scheduled to visit Cyprus on Thursday, according to sources from the Cyprus News Agency (CNA).…

9 January 2025

Greek Authorities Arrest 124 Migrants on Karpathos Island Amid Rise in Illegal Arrivals

Greek authorities arrested 124 migrants on Karpathos Island after unmarked boats were spotted near the coast. The rise in illegal…

9 January 2025

Trump Calls Erdogan "Friend" and Hints at Close Ties in Syria Strategy During Press Conference

During a press conference at his Mar-a-Lago residence, US President-elect Donald Trump praised Turkish President Erdogan as a "friend" and…

8 January 2025

Greek PM Eyes Surprise Presidential Pick as Clock Ticks

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is back in Athens and facing a crucial decision: choosing the next President of the…

7 January 2025

SYRIA: HTS harass Greek Orthodox Christians who are openly wearing crosses - Report

Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) militants have reportedly harassed Greek Orthodox Christians in the Valley of the Christians who are openly…

7 January 2025

Antiochian Greek and Syriac organisations call for united efforts to "preserve our presence in our homeland"

The Antiochian Greek Organization and Bethnahrin National Council issued a public call for unity to address pressing challenges threatening the…

3 January 2025

US Building New Military Base in Eastern Aleppo, Syria

Sources in Syria report that the United States is constructing a new military base in the Ain al-Arab area of…

3 January 2025

Greek president hopes the new year will bring peace and prosperity to Syria and Lebanon

Greek President Katerina Sakellaropoulou called the Patriarch of Antioch and All the East John X to exchange Christmas greetings and…

2 January 2025

Israel-Greece Diplomatic Talks: Saar Invites Gerapetritis to Israel Amid Syria and Gaza Discussions

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar and Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis held a phone conversation discussing the ongoing crises in…

31 December 2024

Successful Repatriation of 33 Greek Citizens and Their Families from Syria

The Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs successfully repatriated 33 Greek citizens and their families from Syria on December 30. The…

30 December 2024

SYRIA: Disturbing footage shows radical sheikh "inviting" Greek Orthodox man to Islam

Disturbing footage has emerged from Hama Governorate, showing a Muslim sheikh and Islamist radicals entering a Christian man’s home to…

30 December 2024

Erdoğan-Bartholomew Meeting at the Presidential Palace in Ankara

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew met with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan to discuss the plight of Syrian Christians, the reopening of…

27 December 2024

Turkey's Latest Grab: EEZ Agreement with Syria Sparks Fears of Regional Conflict

Greece and Cyprus are on high alert amid reports that Turkey is negotiating a maritime boundary agreement with Syria, raising…

26 December 2024

Greece Challenges Turkey's Maritime Power Play in Syria

Greece has condemned Turkey's proposed maritime deal with Syria, labeling it illegitimate. Athens argues that the Syrian government is a…

25 December 2024

Syria’s new government declares Christmas a public holiday

Government offices will be closed on December 25th and 26th. Yesterday Thousands of Syrians took to the streets in protest…

24 December 2024

Turkey Signs Exclusive Economic Zone Agreement with New Syrian Government, Say Turkish Media Outlets

The announcement was made by Turkey's Minister of Transport, Abdulkadir Uraloğlu. Turkey is reportedly in advanced negotiations with the new…

24 December 2024

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